Tejaswin Shankar, India's high jump record holder, aims to excel in the Asian Games decathlon.
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India has a historic legacy in decathlon, with six medals, including two golds, between 1951 and 1974.
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Gurbachan Singh Randhawa clinched the first gold in Jakarta 1962.
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Randhawa also played a role in training Vijay Singh Chauhan, who secured the second gold in Tehran.
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Shankar seeks to continue this storied tradition in the decathlon discipline.
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The decathlon consists of ten challenging events, testing an athlete's versatility.
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Shankar won the Commonwealth Games bronze in high jump, showcasing his athletic prowess.
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He aims to add an Asian Games decathlon medal to his achievements.
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The Asian Games will be a platform for Shankar to shine and make history.
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Shankar's journey is inspired by the legendary Indian decathletes who came before him.
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